Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 33

Chapter 33

Before Angela could respond, Cecilia suddenly exclaimed, "Oh my, Angela, what happened to your face? It's all red. Did someone slap you?"

Angela had tried covering the handprint with foundation before coming here, but it hadn't done a thorough job.

Meanwhile, the slap she had given Fiona earlier, though seemingly harsh, had barely left a

mark.

"Fiona, this really isn't right. Angie may not come from a wealthy family, but she's a good girl. How could you treat her so harshly? Imagine how heartbroken her parents would be if they knew!”

Ursula's putrage seemed genuine, as though she was standing up for Angela.

At that moment, Joseph's expression darkened to a degree that felt almost palpable.

Fiona stood silently, clearly in a precarious position. Yet, she refused to glance at Angela.

She had indeed slapped Angela. She wasn't the type to bow her head or apologize to someone she deemed unworthy. Especially not when she had acted in Dexter's interest.

misunderstood," Angela quickly interjected with

is just an allergic reaction to a

on my

about Dexter and I. She's also. incredibly busy.

sentences, yet they skillfully shifted the

He glanced at Angela with a

eyes.

so?" he muttered. "If you say so, I'll believe it. But remember, no matter what happens,

annoyed. She opened her mouth to

injury has her more worried than anyone else,” Angela added. Joseph looked at Angela, a hint of suspicion gradually filling

take our leave. If Dexter wakes up, please let us

Chapter 33

of

granting his

a sly smile. Angela maintained

away, Angela's mind drifted to the

Marcus Bamford, were at odds, Angela had often seen Fiona suffer in Ursula's presence. Time and again,

Cecilia had frequently extended their friendliness toward Angela. Upon discovering this, Fiona had scolded Angela harshly, accusing her of

the time, Angela hadn't given it much thought. She felt a warmth from Ursula and Cecilia